Cybercriminals have found a way to abuse Google Calendar to bypass its spam filters, leaving users vulnerable to phishing attacks.
A recent report from Check Point, a cyber threat intelligence company, found that more than 4,000 phishing emails were sent to organizations such as banks, healthcare providers and universities in just four weeks.
These attackers use Google Calendar’s legitimate invitation system to deliver malicious links, making the spam appear genuine. Victims risk revealing sensitive information, such as passwords and financial details, if they respond to these invitations.
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To protect yourself, we recommend that you follow these 10 tips to avoid all types of scams, including ignoring unknown calendar invites, especially those that contain suspicious links.
Always double-check email addresses and website URLs for subtle differences, such as “@google.com” versus “@google.com.” When in doubt, visit websites directly through trusted search engines or by manually typing the URL.
Staying vigilant is critical as phishing scams become more sophisticated. Do not respond to unsolicited invitations and remain cautious in protecting your personal information from these evolving threats.
Also, always use one of the best antivirus programs when downloading anything from the Internet. Be careful though, because you should also beware of this antivirus fraud.
